South Gujarat is battling one of its worst monsoon spells after Umbergaon in Valsad recorded an extraordinary 1,100 mm of rainfall in just 16 hours, triggering widespread flooding across Valsad, Surat and Navsari. Overflowing rivers, submerged roads, flooded homes and stranded residents have prompted a large-scale rescue operation. More than 2,200 people have been evacuated in Surat, while over 500 residents have been shifted to shelters in Valsad. The Indian Army, NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to assist rescue and relief efforts. 

A Gujarat-linked cargo ship carrying livestock sank off the coast of Oman after a suspected drone or missile strike triggered a massive onboard fire near the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, identified as Haji Ali, was reportedly hit by an unidentified explosive object while sailing from Somalia to Sharjah. Flames quickly spread across the ship before it lost stability and sank into the sea. All 14 Indian crew members managed to escape into lifeboats after sending distress signals and were later rescued by the Oman Coast Guard.